Kanbei Udon: Fukuoka’s Hidden Gem
Kanbei Udon is a hub for Fukuoka Prefectural JETs. This little shop shaped my experience in ways which I can’t do justice. This is my story.
First Time in Three Years: The Saga International Balloon Fiesta
Last held in 2019, the Saga International Balloon Fiesta made its triumphant return to delight Japanese tourists and foreign tourists alike!
How To Convert Your Drivers License to a Japanese One
Most people in Japan drive (shocker!) Whether you’re driving for fun or for work, this guide can help you convert your license in Fukuoka-ken
What’s It Like As a JET Program ALT?
Are you a future or prospective JET? Are you moving to Fukuoka Prefecture as an ALT? This post may answer all your questions!
Exploring Yanagawa: Kyushu’s Venice
Yanagawa is the Venice of Japan. Okay, maybe, but it’s definitely the Venice of Kyushu. Don’t believe me, click here to read and see more!
Trains! My Trip to The Railway Museum in Saitama (and to Marunouchi)
Sunday, March 11 marks the seventh anniversary of the Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami, a magnitude 9.1 earthquake that struck off the coast of Japan’s Tohoku region, creating a tsunami (harbor wave) that damaged the Fukushima-Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, resulting in the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl. Gee, that’s a great way to start off a…